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A -- RESEARCH STUDY SOL SBAHQ-99-R-0025 DUE 052499 POC Dionna Martin (202) 205-7029 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy is soliciting proposals for a reserch topic entitled "Tax Incentives for Investing in Small Business". The IRS codes (section 1202 and 1244) are designed to encourage investments in small corporations. What volume of stock and what tax savings have been achieved through using these sections of the IRS code? It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or after April 23, 1999. The closing date for receipt of the proposal will be on or after May 24, 1999. Copies of the solicitation will be provided upon written request only. No telephone or fax request will be honored. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. SIC 8732. Posted 04/07/99 (W-SN317447). (0097)

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